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Korea Investment Corporation (KIC)

South Korea's sovereign wealth fund

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Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
Founded year: 2005
Company type: Government agency
Number of employees: 200–500
Industry: Investment Management & Fund Operators

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Latest news about Korea Investment Corporation (KIC)

In short: KIC achieved a 13.91% return in 2025, reaching $232 billion in assets while expanding its global presence and focusing on AI and tech.

Company announcements

July 22 KIC

KIC warns of damage from voice phishing impersonation

There has been a case of voice phishing impersonating KIC employees. They forge business cards to propose urgent contracts or request meetings.

July 7 KIC

KIC opens a new office in Tokyo, Japan

The office will enhance KIC's investment capabilities in Japan, acting as a hub for traditional and alternative assets.

June 25 KIC

KIC wins top prize in cybersecurity competition

Awarded Minister's Commendation at the competition hosted by the Ministry of Finance and Economy, and received the highest evaluation in a practical scenario.

April 17 KIC

Korea Investment Corporation appoints Joo Jae-hyun as the new head of the investment management division (CRO).

Joo Jae-hyun is the former head of the Foreign Exchange Operations Department at the Bank of Korea. Refer to the attached file for details.

Media coverage

July 31 UPI

South Korea plans $13.6B strategic investment fund

S. Korea plans to launch a $13.6 billion KIC investment next year to provide long-term equity capital for AI, semiconductors and other industries.

July 31 MSN

South Korea bets $14B on AI as trillion-dollar race accelerates

According to the finance ministry of South Korea, it will set up a sovereign wealth fund worth more than 20 trillion won ($14 billion) on...

July 30 MSN

South Korea's sovereign wealth fund injects 20 trillion won into AI, KOSPI surges 17% to a record, DRAM duo both surge over 20%.

Asian stocks...

July 14 Infomax

KIC's First Domestic Investment in 21 Years - Expectations and Concerns Over 'Comprehensive Sovereign Wealth Fund'

(Seoul=Yonhap Infomax) Hak Seong Kim, Ji Yeon Kim - Korea Investment Corporation (KIC), the country's sovereign wealth fund, is expanding its scope to domestic strategic...

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